CANCELED Salamander Swarm Apr, 01

WE WILL NOT MEET AS A GROUP, BUT YOU CAN STILL GO ON YOUR OWN!

With Cell Signaling Technology

One rainy evening...

Sign up to get notified of the salamander migration, then join us with flashlights to see them swarm.   FREE

CANCELED Vernal Pond Field Trip Apr, 04

CANCELED

WHERE: Tompson Street Reservation, Gloucester
Please RSVP to get parking location updates

WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:30 am

CANCELED Ancient History Hike Apr, 05

CANCELED

WHERE: Maudslay State Park, Newburyport

WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 1:00-3:00 pm

Guides Mary Gage and James Gage will lead us through the park and discuss the ceremonial earthworks that can be found there. Click here to visit our guides' website where you'll learn about their research into stone and earthen structures all over New England and beyond. 

CANCELED Woodland Wander Apr, 16

CANCELED

WHERE: Glennie Woodlot and Town Farm Conservation Area, North Andover

Please RSVP to get updates on parking location.

WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 9:30-11:30 am  

Just a Dream - Special Arbor Day Book Signing Apr, 25

RSVPs are required for this event.
WHERE: Cox Reservation Studio Barn

82 Eastern Ave., Essex

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 

WHAT: A reading of Just a Dream by author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, followed by a book signing.*

Greenbelt will then conduct a ceremonial tree planting on Cox Reservation and each child will receive a free tree seedling to take home and plant themselves. (Greenbelt's Stewardship Assistant Dave McKinnon will be on hand to give instructions and answer questions, don't worry!)

IMPORTANT: Space is limited for the reading and book signing-- All members of your party must RSVP to attend and bring your printed ticket receipt with you (or show us on your mobile device to save some paper!). We need an actual count of people in the studio barn, so if you are a parent, please indicate the total number of people in your family who will be attending.

The event and tree seedlings are FREE. You may choose to purchase a copy of Just a Dream at the event (cash, check or credit cards accepted).

*Mr. Van Allsburg will not be able to sign more than one book per child or two books for individual adult attending. Because we expect this event to fill up quickly, Mr. Van Allsburg will only be signing Just a Dream at the event, not other books, so that he will have time to sign for everyone who attends.  

MEMBERS ONLY Invasive Plant Identification Walk Apr, 29

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 10:00-noon
(postcard mistakenly said Saturday)

WHERE: Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave., Essex

Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing a camera and a notebook/pen.

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Stone Tower Hike May, 02

WHERE: Lynn Woods, Pennybrook Rd entrance, Lynn 

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 1:00-3:00 pm

WHAT: Join Greenbelt and Lynn Woods Ranger Dan to hike up to Dungeon Rock and then to the Stone Tower for views of Boston and the North Shore.

Global Big Day Bird Counting May, 09

WHERE: All properties and trails!
Here are some of our favorites for birding:
Carter Fields, Boxford
Green Meadows, Hamilton
Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Rowley
Castle Neck River Reservation, Ipswich
Sally Weatherall Reservation, Ipswich
Alt Reservation, Beverly
Wet Meadows, Newbury
Hans Morris Reservation, Newbury
Baypoint Riverfront, Haverhill
Allyn Cox Reservation, Essex

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, all day

WHAT: Global Big Day is a citizen science event that happens all over the world! Head to your favorite birding spot, observe and count the bird species you see, then report it on ebird to be part of the fun!

Photo credit: Craig Gibson

Birds and Bees and Butterflies May, 16

with Essex County Beekeepers' Association

Learn about the lives of birds, bees and butterflies at this fun family outing.  Fun crafts, snacks, games and more.  FREE

Cox Reservation | Essex

May 16, Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Whales Jaw Hike May, 28

WHERE: Dogtown, Gloucester
Summit Ave. parking area

WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 9:30-Noon

WHAT: Hike with Greenbelt's Stewardship Assistant Dave McKinnon to learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Dogtown. This hike is longer than our usual Thursday hikes, so please be prepared to walk for 3 hours (no drop points). Contact jane@ecga.org if you have questions about the difficulty of the walk. Thanks!

MEMBERS ONLY Lillooet Sheep Farm Tour & Cheese Tasting May, 30

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 1:00-3:00 pm

WHERE: Lillooet Farm
48 Topsfield Road, Boxford

Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Let us know in advance if you have any food allergies so we can pass that to the cheesemakers before the tasting!

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: David Murray

National Trails Day Jun, 01

WHERE: All properties and trails!

WHEN: June 1, 2020 National Trails Day

WHAT: Activities TBA

If you do a trail clean-up, post a photo on Instagram and tag us! @ecgreenbelt #wearegreenbelt

Art in the Barn 2020 Jun, 12

Art in the Barn is a fine art show with part of the proceeds supporting Greenbelt's land conservation work.

Paintings, pastels, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodcraft, and more!

Parking and admission are free.

WHERE: Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MA

WHEN: June 12-13, 2020
Updated hours coming soon! Check https://ecga.org/artinthebarn for updates!

Want to submit your work for the show?
This is a juried show. Please email jane@ecga.org to be put on our outreach list and get an update when our jury call goes out in early 2020.

The jury makes its decisions in late April.

Exploring Reptiles Jul, 18

Find turtles, observe their nests, and follow in their footprints to learn how they live.  FREE

Arthur Ewell Reservation | Rowley

July 18, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm

MEMBERS ONLY Great Marsh Boat Tour Aug, 13

WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 6:30-8:30 pm

WHERE: Essex River Cruises
35 Dodge Street, Essex

Please dress warmly and bring a camera, binoculars, and sunglasses.

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: Adrian Scholes

MEMBERS ONLY RiverWalk Brewing Co. Meet Up Sep, 29

WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: RiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker Street, Newburyport

Join Greenbelt to wrap up the Member-only Events Series at RiverWalk Brewing Co. in Newburyport. Let us treat you to a pint (21+) while you chat with other members and reflect on a great season of exploring the outdoors in Essex County.

Members, use the code you recieved on your Member Events postcard to register! Not sure if your membership is current? Give us at call at 978-768-7241, ext. 10.

Photo credit: Craig Gibson

Creepy Critters Oct, 17

Look for signs of owls, coyotes, spiders, bats and other spooky creatures.  FREE

Echo Reservation | Ipswich

October 17, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm

Winter Break Outdoor Fun Dec, 28

With North Shore Nature Programs

Week of December 28

Keep warm with fun activities exploring Cox Reservation this winter break.  Schedule & Cost TBA.

Cox Reservation | Essex

Schedule and costs to be announced.